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Diseases

Verticillium wilt

Verticillium

Verticillium wilt is a soil-borne disease caused by fungi that block plant vascular tissues, leading to gradual wilting and death. The pathogen can persist in the soil for more than 10 years.

Mentioned in descriptions 12 175 varieties reference book.

Verticillium wilt manifests through the infection of the root system and subsequent colonization of the xylem by the fungal pathogen. The first external symptoms include slow yellowing and curling of the lower leaves, which eventually wither. A diagnostic sign is the browning of the vascular ring in a cross-section of the stem, and in cases of severe infection, a fungal growth may be observed on the plant surface.

The intensity of disease development depends on temperature conditions, with the range of +21°C to +26°C considered optimal. The disease is more pronounced in light soils, during sharp fluctuations in humidity and temperature, as well as in the presence of mechanical root damage or when growing monocultures. The pathogen is a polyphage and affects a wide range of agricultural crops.

Varietal resistance to this disease is based on a genetic mechanism that restricts the penetration and movement of the fungus through the plant's vascular system. During variety testing, the efficacy of cultivars is determined using artificial inoculation methods, which assess the visual degree of symptom development and the plant's ability to maintain productivity under infectious pressure.

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Breakdown by crop

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Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Savio

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

IT
2 records

Sarena

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Perlati

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Perla Rosa

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Rubizzo

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Pegase

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

DK
2 records

Parvati

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Parto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Ravello

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

RTS 119

Active

hybrids between Solanum lycopersicum L. and S. habrochaites S. Knapp & D.M. Spooner

HU
2 records

Roselady

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

CZ
2 records

Raduza

Active

Capsicum annuum L. · Bell pepper

CZ
2 records

Romaud

Protection expired

Lachenalia Jacq. f. ex Murr. · Cape Cowslip

NL
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Risoca

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Rio Four

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Rocket

Active

Solanum torvum Sw. · Turkey berry

HU
2 records

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Ricciuto

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Rio Oro

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Portento

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
3 records

Polonais

Terminated

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

NL
2 records

Red Haky

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

Reddy

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

HU
2 records

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